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Byron Nelson (13-0) vs. Southlake Carroll (12-1)
Either one of these teams could get Super 25 action soon, as Byron Nelson was in the “On The Rise” section in last week’s ranking.
Byron Nelson quarterback Tom Von Grote had six total touchdowns last week, and the team needed every single one of them as they scraped by Coppell 52-45 in one of the most exciting games of the playoffs. This is Byron Nelson’s first quarterfinals appearance, according to SB Live.
Southlake Carroll won’t make it easy, as the Dragons have mauled playoff opponents by scores of 70-0 in the opening round, 49-14 in the second and 45-14 in the regionals.
Summer Creek (12-1) vs. Fort Bend (12-1)
Summer Creek shut out its first two playoff opponents, scoring more than 40 points in both games while downing Stratford 52-15 in the regionals. The offense is rolling, and the defense is tooth-and-nails.
Fort Bend is more accustomed to churning through tight games, as both its second- and third-round contests were single-possession games. Can they keep it tight and take down Summer Creek?
Steele (12-1) vs. Dripping Springs (11-2)
Steele’s points outputs this playoffs are 42, 42, and 48. Its only regular season loss was to Lake Travis, and the Knights have run through every other opponent to get in their way, outscoring competition 569-223 this year.
Dripping Springs has put up 34, 38 and 50 points in its three playoff games. Despite the two losses, one of which was to Westlake, the Tigers actually beat Lake Travis.
Who will advance to the semifinals?